Characters
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Historical Fiction
Settings
100

The names of Julian's two siblings

Gordo and Alquilino

100

" Suddenly the man throws the rope down as if it's a poisonous snake" 

Similie- he threw the rope down abruptly.  

100

Neighbors became suspicious of one another under the new Cuban governmnet.  Suspicious means?

Questionable or unreliable 

100

Julian's mother sold these in order to purchase pork chops.

Alligator shoes

100

How did Julian's mother describe the camps in Florida?

A wonderful, fun place

200

Who did Julian look up to and worked for his family?

Bebo

200

What does Bebo use to explain communism and the reason for a revolution. 

A metaphor using eggs

200

What is the meaning of the root word "aqua" ?

Water

200

What did Dolores believe was going into space on the Apollo 11?

Her meat loaf

200

What was the brothers work detail at the camp?

Working in the kitchen with Dolores.

300

Who is the neighborhood friend that the brothers meet up with at the camp?  Alquilino has a crush on her.

Angelita

300

" I'm standing ankle deep in a puddle that looks as big as the sea"    What type of figurative language?  What does it mean?

Simile- The puddle was huge

300

What does the prefix anti- mean? What does it mean if you don't want to be around people?

anti means against - antisocial 

300

How did the Cuban Revolution affect the character, Dr. De La Vega?

He was a Dr. in Cuba, but now washes dishes and attends school in the evenings. 

300

Julian's brothers are sent to a orphanage in.......

Denver, Colorado

400

The bully at the camp that turn into a friend. 

Caballo

400

" The sunrise is just starting to paint the tops of the buildings pink and gold when the ferry starts up her engines." 

Personification- The light is hitting the tops of the buildings. 

400

What does the root word phone mean? Give an example

sound or voice- phonics or megaphone

400

What actions does Julian take to help Tomas with the escape plan?

Julian escapes Ramariz, gives Tomas his mother's golden pin. 

400

What state does the family finally reunite?  Whose house is it?  What family member is missing?

The family ends up at their uncle's house in Connecticut without their father.   

500

Who worked with Julian at the fancy hotel?  H wants to be famous. 

Armando

500

Bebo said, " I have all the tools I need up here."  What type of FL and what is it's meaning?

Metaphor comparing his brainpower to physical tools. 

500

What does the root word photo mean?  Give an example

meaning light- photograph 

500

Who was the president of the United States during the setting of this novel?

John F. Kennedy 

500

What arrives at the uncles home in Connecticut from Tomas?

The golden swallow and a letter telling Julian how awesome he was on the rescue trip.